1. Upchurch Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.9 (115 reviews) ·
1616 Concierge Blvd Suite 101, Daytona Beach, FL 32117, USA
2. Bundza & Rodriguez, P.A. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (105 reviews) ·
444 Seabreeze Blvd #750, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
3. Melvin D Stack Attorney Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.9 (100 reviews) ·
444 Seabreeze Blvd #1003, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
4. Heidi S. Webb Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (97 reviews) ·
210 S Beach St #202, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
5. Doran Foxman Sims Wolfe & Yoon Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.9 (80 reviews) ·
1020 W International Speedway Blvd #100, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
6. Rice Law Firm Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.7 (227 reviews) ·
222 Seabreeze Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
7. Johnson Law Center, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (45 reviews) ·
840 Harrington St, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
8. Legacy Law Associates, PL Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (40 reviews) ·
313 S Palmetto Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
9. Reid Legal Solutions, P.A. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (39 reviews) ·
128 Orange Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
10. Wickersham & Bowers Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (33 reviews) ·
501 N Grandview Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
11. The Law Offices of Carolina Nunez, P.A. Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (30 reviews) ·
523 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
12. Pyle, Dellinger & Naylor, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.8 (21 reviews) ·
1655 N Clyde Morris Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32117, USA
13. Kaney Law Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (17 reviews) ·
523 N Halifax Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
14. Victoria C. Zinn Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.5 (16 reviews) ·
140 S Beach St #416, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
15. The Law Offices of Brian Giaquinto Estate Planning Attorney
★ 5.0 (14 reviews) ·
1616 Concierge Blvd Ste 109, Daytona Beach, FL 32117, USA
16. Kinsey, Vincent, Pyle Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.4 (19 reviews) ·
150 S Palmetto Ave #300, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
17. Wallace & Wallace Law, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
★ 4.6 (5 reviews) ·
434 N Grandview Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118, USA
18. Jerry B. Wells, PL Estate Planning Attorney
★ 2.9 (11 reviews) ·
127 Magnolia Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
19. Community Legal Services Estate Planning Attorney
Daytona Beach, FL
20. Huggins Law Firm, PLLC Estate Planning Attorney
Daytona Beach, FL
21. Randal L. Schecter, P.A. Estate Planning Attorney
Daytona Beach, FL
22. Sara Caldwell, P.A., Attorney at Law Estate Planning Attorney
Daytona Beach, FL
23. Osterndorf Law, PA Estate Planning Attorney
327 S Palmetto Ave
24. Gatortaxguy Estate Planning Attorney
Daytona Beach, FL
Local notes for Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach is in Volusia County, part of Florida's Seventh Judicial Circuit, which also covers Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Probate and guardianship matters in Volusia County are handled through the Clerk of the Circuit Court's probate office at the Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand, the county seat, rather than in Daytona Beach itself. Families should plan for that when original documents need to be delivered in person.
Florida law requires whoever has custody of a deceased person's original will to deposit it with the clerk of the court within 10 days after learning of the death. Under the Florida Probate Rules, a personal representative generally must be represented by a Florida attorney unless the personal representative is the only interested person, so many Daytona Beach families work with a local probate attorney familiar with Volusia County procedures. An estate planning or elder law attorney can also help with wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, and planning for long-term care.
Estate planning attorneys in Daytona Beach, FL: a local guide
We currently track 24 estate planning, elder law, and probate attorneys serving Daytona Beach, FL in Volusia County. Across the ones with public reviews, the average customer rating is 4.7★ from 1,014 total reviews, and 16 hold a 4.5★ rating or higher. Rice Law Firm is among the most-reviewed locally, at 4.7★ across 227 reviews.
What estate planning costs in Daytona Beach
Rough planning ranges for the Daytona Beach area:
| Service | Typical range |
|---|
| Simple will package | $350–$1,350 |
| Revocable living trust package | $1,700–$4,500 |
| Full estate plan or probate work | $3,350–$8,950+ |
Many Daytona Beach estate attorneys quote flat fees for wills and trusts and bill hourly (often $250-$500/hr) for probate. Ask for a written fee agreement before you engage.
How to choose an estate attorney in Daytona Beach
- Ask who actually does the work — the attorney, a paralegal, or a form service — and who you'll call with questions.
- For probate, ask about the realistic timeline and total cost for a Daytona Beach-area estate before you engage.
- Make sure they'll keep your plan current as laws and your family change, and how updates are billed.
- Read reviews and ask for references from recent Daytona Beach estate clients.
- Pick a lawyer who focuses on estate planning and probate, not a generalist who dabbles.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Do you focus on estate planning and probate specifically?
- Will you help fund the trust and store the documents?
- How do updates work as laws or my family change?
- Who will handle my file day to day?
- What's the realistic timeline for my Daytona Beach matter?
Many Daytona Beach listings also handle wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and probate administration.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a will or living trust cost in Daytona Beach?
Many Daytona Beach estate attorneys charge flat fees, roughly $300 to $1,200 for a simple will package and $1,500 to $4,000 for a revocable living trust. Probate work is often billed hourly. Ask for a written fee agreement up front.
Do I need a will or a living trust?
It depends on your assets and goals. A will is simpler and cheaper; a living trust can avoid probate and keep matters private. A short consultation with a Daytona Beach estate attorney will tell you which fits.
How much does probate cost and how long does it take?
Probate cost and timeline vary by estate and county. Simple Daytona Beach-area estates can take several months, while complex ones run over a year. Ask the attorney for a realistic estimate for your situation.
What is the difference between estate planning and elder law?
Estate planning focuses on wills, trusts, and passing on assets; elder law also covers long-term care, Medicaid planning, and guardianship. Many Daytona Beach firms handle both.
Estate & elder law attorneys in Daytona Beach: what to know
How much does an estate planning attorney cost in Daytona Beach?
In the Daytona Beach area, simple wills often run $300–$1,200 and living trust packages $1,500–$4,000; probate and elder law work is commonly billed hourly at $250–$500. Most firms above offer a free or low-cost initial consultation — talk to two or three.
Estate planning vs. elder law vs. probate — which do I need?
Estate planning covers wills, trusts, and powers of attorney while you're healthy. Elder law adds Medicaid planning, guardianship, and long-term-care protection. Probate is the court process after a death — probate attorneys guide executors through estate administration.
What else do these firms handle?
Many attorneys above also handle special needs planning, asset protection, beneficiary disputes, estate tax planning, and real estate transfers in the Daytona Beach area.
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